Learning objectives
The aim of the module is the acquisition of the molecular bases of the interaction between drugs and biological macromolecules and of a number of biochemical, biotechnological and computational approaches to the design and production of drugs.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of biochemistry.
Course unit content
Molecules with anti-inflammatory activities. <br />
Hormone-mimicking molecules. <br />
Anti-Alzheimer’s molecules. <br />
Molecules with oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic activities. <br />
HINT, a natural forcefield for the screening and design of drugs. <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Scientific articles in English provided by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures. The slides of the lectures and the main scientific articles on which the lectures are based are available to students on the teacher’s website.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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